SonyBMG face more lawsuits over copy-protection
SonyBMG faces two new lawsuits over its rootkit copy-protection, including a Canadian claim seeking $100 million and a Mississippi student's damages claim.…
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Chirac comments on French P2P debate
French President Jacques Chirac says creators' rights and user freedom must be balanced, as parliament's proposal to legalise P2P file sharing with a levy faces government and industry opposition.…
Jackson sued over vet bills
Veterinarian Martin Dinnes is suing Michael Jackson for $91,602 in unpaid bills for caring for animals at Neverland, with a hearing set for 2 May.…
Gary Glitter formally charged
Gary Glitter has been formally charged in Vietnam with committing obscene acts with two girls, with a trial decision now passed to the provincial courts.…
Former Morcheeba singer sues band's founder
Former Morcheeba singer Daisy Martey is reportedly suing bandmate Paul Godfrey for sexual harassment, after being sacked last year.…
Jackson lawsuit dismissed
A £5million memorabilia lawsuit brought by Michael Jackson against Henry Vaccaro has been dismissed in the US, as Jackson stopped pursuing it, while Janet Jackson's part remains active.…
Download platforms expecting Spitzer investigation
Download platforms expect New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer to investigate pricing deals, with Warner Music confirming a subpoena over its download dealings.…
Lil Kim's attorney hopes for slightly early release
Lil Kim's attorney James Leonard Jr says he hopes to secure an early release for his client by June, two months before her scheduled 2 August release.…
Gary Glitter to go on trial next month
Gary Glitter's lawyer says his trial in Vietnam will likely take place in early February, on charges of lewd acts with children after a rape charge was dropped.…
Obie Trice shot in Detroit
Eminem protégé Obie Trice was lightly injured when shots were fired into his car on a Detroit freeway on New Year's Eve, and police have launched an investigation.…
OFT give OK to media mergers
The OFT has cleared NTL's merger with Telewest and BSkyB's takeover of Easynet without referral to the Competition Commission.…
Rootkit settlement proposals presented in New York
SonyBMG has proposed an out-of-court settlement to US rootkit lawsuits, including withdrawing two copy-protection systems and compensating customers with $7.50 and free downloads.…